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V442 ECH

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,045 mi
Last recorded27,045 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 ECH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre valve starting to split

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,271 miles

temperature gauge illumination light not working

Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,271 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

temperature gauge illumination light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,879 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D6?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Drive chain excessively loose 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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V442 ECH is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 19,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V442 ECH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V442 ECH registered?

V442 ECH is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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